Lauri Markkanen, Jazz Remain Committed To Each Other
The Utah Jazz finished with the NBA's worst record this past season. That's led to some questions about the future of the team's veteran players. One of those players is forward Lauri Markkanen.
While he wouldn't commit to never trading Markkanen, Jazz general manager Justin Zanik said the former All-Star is a big part of what Utah is trying to build.
"We’ll see when opportunities come up to add to the roster, but I see Lauri as a central part of what we’re doing, that’s why we signed him," Zanik said. "We think he can be a huge piece for us as we join the competitive rings."
For his part, Markkanen wants to be a part of where the Jazz are headed. He confirmed that when asked if he hopes to stay in Utah.
"Definitely," Markkanen said. "I feel like what I did last summer with signing here, that kind of tells you the confidence I have in the organization and the guys we have. I love being in Utah. We’ll see what happens in summer, there’s things that you can’t control, but I love being here and working out with the guys that we have and building this thing."